Introduction To Western Financial Markets, An

Description: This volume provides a topical and up-to-date introduction to the principal Western financial markets and institutions, particularly those in the USA, Europe and Japan. The scope is comprehensive and topics covered include: commercial and investment banking, money and insurance, options, futures and other derivative products. A glossary of financial terms is also provided, and a final chapter surveys the key trends and issues in the market today.

Contents: The debt merry-go-round; banking (I) - background; banking (II) - central bank role; banking (III) - commercial banking; banking (IV) - investment banking; money and bond markets; foerign exchange; stock exchanges; traded options; financial futures; other derivative products; finance for trade; insurance; key trends.